When general manager Brett Veach set out to remake the Kansas City Chiefs defense, the lion’s share of attention and analysis fell upon the biggest stars and most expensive moves. The trade for and massive contract handed to Frank Clark dominated offseason storylines as did the signing of safety Tyrann Mathieu in free agency for top-of-the-market money.
The heavy coverage of both imports is to be expected. After all, Clark has grown into a true franchise cornerstone and game-changing end for Steve Spagnuolo’s front seven. Meanwhile, Mathieu has turned into a fan favorite and true leader in the secondary, along with a man with a number of fun nicknames to employ (e.